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Zalabia bil-Qarut

A recipe from Yemen.

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Zalabia bil-Qarut

Nutrition (per serving)

440Calories
15 gProtein
30 gCarbs
20 gFat
7 gSugar
900 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Qarut
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Method

  1. In a bowl, whisk together qarut, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and ghee until smooth.
  3. Add the egg mixture to the qarut mixture and stir until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  7. Flatten each ball into a disk shape and fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Drain the zalabia on paper towels and let cool to room temperature.
  9. Note: Zalabia bil-Qarut can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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